808 Sunset Avenue, Evansville, IN 47713

Evansville
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808 Sunset Avenue,Evansville, IN 47713
$690,000
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  • 6 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 4,620 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: philip hooperCell: 812-618-5000
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices indiana realty
MLS#:202532635
Source:Indiana Regional MLS

Price summary

  • Price:$690,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$104.23

About this home

Commanding a distinguished presence on historic Sunset Avenue, Semper Fulgens is a masterwork of early 20th-century residential architecture - its elegance born of F. Manson Gilbert’s fusion of English Tudor gravitas and Italianate refinement. Commissioned in 1912 by developer and hotelier William Sonntag, the residence was the inaugural jewel of Sunset’s envisioned Gold Coast. Its enduring clay tile roof, leaded glass emblazoned with the Sonntag crest Semper Fulgens, and carved stone balustrades testify to an era when craftsmanship was a higher order. Approached through manicured grounds, the home welcomes both park-facing receptions and intimate gatherings in its European villa gardens. Inside, stately proportions and cultivated detail abound. The walnut-paneled den, relocated and preserved from the original dining room, reflects the artistry of the Karges family - renowned furniture makers whose stewardship imbued the estate with Old World opulence and thoughtful innovation....

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Home facts

  • Year built:1912
  • Listing ID #:202532635
  • Added:265 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 08, 2026 at 02:56 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Rooms Total:20
  • Flooring:Carpet, Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Description:Main Level
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen Exhaust Hood, On Main Level, Range-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Full Basement
  • Living area:4,620 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Tile
  • Year built:1912
  • Building area:4,620 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.38 Acres
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Architectural Style:Two Story, Victorian
  • Construction Materials:Stucco
  • Exterior Features:Landscaped, Near Walking Trail, Patio Open
  • Levels:2 Stories

Schools

  • High school:Francis Joseph Reitz
  • Middle school:Perry Heights
  • Elementary school:West Terrace

Utilities

  • Water:City
  • Sewer:City

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$690,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$104.23
  • Tax amount:$2,884

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:On Lower Level
  • Amenities:Attic Pull Down Stairs, Attic Storage, Built-In Bookcase, Ceiling-9+, Closet(s) Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, Great Room

Parking

  • Parking description:Concrete Driveway
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